Visa Processing Resumes After Shutdown
The United States' government shutdown caused delays in visa-related services. At that time, the processing of H-1B visas was put on hold. The US Department of Labor has just verified that such processing has resumed.
Government Shutdown Implications
All federal government services were suspended on September 30 when Congress did not release the required funds. The suspension stopped the processes of LCA and PERM, which are essential for temporary and permanent employment visa programs.
Department of Labor Announcement
The Labor Department said the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) resumed its processing of visa applications. With this, U.S. companies can file applications again for foreign workers. It added that green card application processes have also resumed.
Significance for Indian Applicants
This update means a lot for Indian professionals because about 70% of H-1B visa recipients come from India. The renewal in the processing of applications opens up new avenues for them to work in the United States.
This Could Affect Processing Times
The OFLC mentioned that it is working towards dealing with all pending and new applications in an expeditious manner. However, increased filings from all companies may lengthen the processing time for regular applications.
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